Financial Risk Senior Consultant

About the role

Join our team and use advanced data, AI, and emerging technologies with industry insights to help clients bring clarity from complexity and accelerate their path to value creation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of business, operational, regulatory, and technology risks, contributing ideas and analysis to risk mitigation strategies for client projects
• Stay current on key technology trends (cloud, big data, artificial intelligence, process automation, and other digital strategies) and analyze their impact on client business and workforce models
• Collaborate with project teams to develop high-quality client deliverables or respond to internal business needs, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and value in each work product
• Support management of workstreams on complex engagements, partnering with client counterparts and contributing to discussions on project execution, work planning, and deliverable management
• Contribute to recommendations for process improvement, transformation, or risk reduction, working with teammates to deliver client value and operational improvements
• Absorb and communicate findings and insights clearly to clients and internal leaders, translating complex technical and regulatory topics into actionable recommendations
• Aid in business development initiatives such as drafting industry insights, sales materials, or supporting proposal development
• Create and deliver quality work products across all stages—from initial concept to client-ready implementation—both independently and in collaboration with team members
• Engage with industry trends by participating in discussions with clients, industry peers, trade groups, or consortiums as appropriate
• Support junior team members through knowledge sharing, peer review, and on-the-ground project guidance

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in the financial services or consulting industry, supporting one or more of financial risk/related areas: Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk, Market Risk, Capital Management/Stress Testing
• Knowledge of financial services business models, products, and services
• Experience in banking, digital assets, or capital markets is desirable
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach with clients and team members
• Experience supporting business transformation, regulatory remediation, or change management initiatives
• Understanding of business processes, regulatory requirements, technology and governance for financial institutions
• Strong project management or business analysis skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for developing client deliverables and documentation
• Ability to travel up to 50%, depending on client and engagement needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree and/or certification (e.g., Quant MS, MBA, FRM, CFA, CRCM, CPA, PMP)
• Expertise in one or more Financial Risk domains: Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk, Market Risk, Capital Management/Stress Testing
• Hands-on ability to analyze/model data using common languages/tools (Python, R, SAS, SQL)
• Familiarity with key regulatory initiatives and supervisory ecosystem (e.g., Dodd-Frank; FRB/Fed, OCC, CFTC)
• Experience supporting or implementing systems (trading, operations, lending, core banking, compliance, risk/case management, or data management)
• Experience with user acceptance testing, system configuration, monitoring, or issue resolution
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)